MisterPL Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 23 hours ago, DSTZach said: I'm looking into the shipping problem. Thanks, Zach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 9:35 AM, DSTZach said: I'm looking into the shipping problem. Please look into the "drop ship"ing problem while you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 14 hours ago, cylonchaney said: Please look into the "drop ship"ing problem while you're at it. Interestingly, drop-shipping is actually a real thing, I think it has to do with transferring product from one shipping container to another at the dock, instead of shipping via the warehouse I THINK. And the problem was resolved by the time I checked. Since the TRU inventory is quantified in individual pieces, it is not pulled at the warehouse by the case, but by the number of two-packs -- they usually ship it all, so it was not relevant until now. They have since turned that off . The same thing actually happened to me when I requested a case to distribute to press. I got two packs. SORRY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 That's a pretty reasonable explanation. So long as my shop gets credit for the two cases they didn't receive all should be good. Thanks again, Zach. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Yeah but for real where are we on that drop ship problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Ask DST! Or better yet, ask your favorite retailers. If they see enough demand and start asking their sales reps about it, they'll pass along that interest to DST. Remember: DST doesn't sell to us; they sell to the retailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooNiche Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) From the latest AskDST (Link) : Quote Christopher B. DST has given fans the most complete lineup of characters from Aliens courtesy of the Minimates line. This fact, however, makes the absence of a non-mutilated Bishop quite noticeable. How soon can we expect to add this main character to our collections?DSTChuck: Glad you have enjoyed them. When we set out on that line and Predator, we planned to have as well-rounded a line as possible. We have looked into ideas to get a new Bishop out, so we’ll have to see. And then, to my surprise! From yours truly. I'd forgotten I'd sent this. Quote Luke H. All I really want to know is what’s next for Aliens? XD But, while I’m at it… Have you ever considered using the license for statues? (Or is that a license issue with other licensees?) Koto have done some wonderfully rendered ones, but their choice of poses leaves a lot to be desired, particularly their Dog Alien (I can’t reconcile buying it, it’s just too odd/unflattering.) Also, have you ever considered playsets/dioramas for Minimates? Or does that cross into different territory again, with licensing issues? Wishlist to “complete” Aliens Minimates: Cpl.Ferro “Clean” Bishop Dropships, for the above (the two variants from the movie). Queen with egg sack Dream list: USS Sulaco Hive diorama, with victims Atmosphere Processor light up modelDSTChuck: Statues and figures for Aliens are not available to us. We’d love to have a shot at more Aliens categories. We have looked at playsets for Minimates, but the demand has not been there. It still seems luke-warm on the final figures (excuse the self pun). But hope remains. Always delighted to be answered. Edited June 13, 2018 by TooNiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 That's funny because when I read that on the article this morning I remember thinking that only a fraction of the question was answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 At least they've looked into things like playsets. I'd be curious how they determine demand. Are they just asking retailers or are they presenting concept art? Because I'd REALLY like to see concept art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) So I'm trying a thing out. The arms, legs, and hair are just gonna be a matter of getting the right color paint, so that shouldn't be a problem. The hands will just be an easy swap, too. The only thing I'm stuck on is the face. I can't get a good scan of it, to work off of, and I'm not good enough at Photoshop to eyeball it. EDIT: I did try eyeballing it, though. It came out okay, I guess. I gotta make some tweaks and do some color correction. Edited June 21, 2018 by Tommy Wiseau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Better than what we got! I wish we had a clean Bishop. Man oh man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 It never rains but it pours. Yesterday I got 24 Minimates from Luke's that included custom fodder for some Fury 161 inmates. Today my LCS finally got the TRU4 Alien assortment in and I bought multiples of those. Tomorrow I'm expecting another seven figures from Luke's. With this flash flood of plastic crack I don't dare go to Walgreens to test my good fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooNiche Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 FromAsk DST #399 John L. Hi Chuck, the latest assortment of Aliens is one of my favorites. Mixing “Resurrection” with “Alien 3” and tacking on “Isolation” is terrific, especially with all the Xenos in there. Will we be seeing more Minimates from these corners of the franchise? My penal colony could use more inmates, my Betty needs a full crew, and though I’ve never played it I love the character designs from that video game. (And please, figure out a way to get that Dropship to us. I’d buy more than one!) Thanks and have a successful SDCC!DSTChuck: I am glad you like the series! I know the team really wants to do the dropship, but I do not think it is possible for now. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Clearly Chuck is the dropship's cockblocker. Can't DST develop the SKU in secret and put it into production while he's on vacation? And what about those other questions he dodged? Le sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTiger95 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 If we get another mixed wave, I would like some of the rest of the crew from Alien: Covenant. I rewatched it and felt we missed some characters. I would like Daniels in her tank top or gear she wore on the planet as well. The spacesuit we got isn't really a definitive look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Agreed. That spacesuit was probably more of an economical choice since it was used on two figures. I’d like to see more characters from Covenant. Unfortunately Walter’s outfit isn’t as conducive to customizing other characters as the togs worn by Ripley and Dillon in Alien 3. (I’d love to get another 2-pack from that film just to have more custom fodder for more inmates.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stack32 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I wonder what's left from the entire franchise that could draw enough interest for a wave? Besides a clean Bishop there's not much I'd be interested in outside of Kenner Aliens, but those would take new tooling that I don't see DST investing in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 My LCS insists xenos sell best. Since we've yet to get proper xenos from Alien 3 and Resurrection, I'd argue there's still plenty of life left in the line, especially if you add in the Kenner and Isolation characters. Personally I still want: Dragon & Clemens Runner & Superintendent Andrews Newborn & Ripley And since we love pairing the crew of the Betty with fun xeno variants: Dom Vriess (and his funky wheelchair) & Gary Christie Scorpion Alien & Frank Elgyn Gorilla Alien & Sabra Hillard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTiger95 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 All those would be nice. They can also repaint the Alien Queen red to go with the Hiveworld red Xenomorphs we got. Since its based on a comic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Another Queen variant would be great, but without a TRU to subsidize it I don’t know that it would get enough orders to go into production. A mixed wave with missing characters from across the films would be great. Honestly I just want to complete the Aliens team with Bishop and Ferro. Anything else on top of that and I’m happy. Those variant Xenos that were packed in the last wave were a lot of fun. More like that to add some color to the hive would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Well, shoot. Now I need a four-armed Alien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Adding arms to an existing torso might not be that hard. A little dremmel work and some glue. BAM! I might have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 I have a spare Salaak from a DC 2-pack I got years ago. His black torso might just do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 The multi-arm torso piece could be modified to work for a 4-armed xenomorph. You’d have to cut it up but you can make it fit under the Alien chest cap. Throw on some black child arms and whamo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 I gave it a shot just to test the parts. Salaak’s neck ball is smaller than the standard size so the xeno torso just rests on it like a bobble head. Otherwise it’s pretty decent. If I’m being really picky I’ll slap a sticker on the bottom part of that torso to go be it some detail. Now I’m just looking for kid arms in black. I’m thinking about putting Venom claws on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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